Best Schools in Madison, CT
Madison, CT has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,880 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Madison meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison, CT
The top high schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Hand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
2. Guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
3. The Morgan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison, CT
The top middle schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter C. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
2. E. C. Adams Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
3. A. Baldwin Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
4. Jared Eliot School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 418 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison, CT
The top elementary schools in Madison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Guilford Lakes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
2. Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students
3. J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students
4. Calvin Leete School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guilford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 225 Students
5. Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 316 Students
6. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
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Projected Test Scores
Clinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 549 Students
7. The Country School
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The Country School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
8. Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison, CT has a total population of 18,283 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison, CT
How many schools are in Madison, CT?
Madison, CT has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,880 students in total.
How do schools in Madison perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Madison score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Madison meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Madison
5 of 5 schools in Madison carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in Madison. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.